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Lord Tweedsmuir (John Buchan) was an acquaintance and family friend for years before he was appointed to become Governor General of Canada in 1935. A writer and novelist, […]
The Reford’s fishing was not confined exclusively to the Metis River. Elsie Reford and her husband also explored the other rivers of the country. Among those that figure […]
The chasm of the Metis River was deep and the current strong between the falls and the river mouth. The views were impressive, with the steep banks of […]
Fishing is not for everyone. This did not stop Elsie Reford from doing her best to convert others to love the sport as she did. One of those […]
Fishing on the Metis River was invariably done with two guides. Fishing was usually from canoes, requiring a guide in the bow and the stern to pole the […]
Percy Rockefeller (1878-1934) was a member of one of America’s greatest families, known for their great success in business and their extraordinary wealth. He was the nephew of […]
One of the rituals at Estevan Lodge was to entertain Canada’s governor general for fishing for a week or more every summer. Elsie Reford entertained a succession of […]
Lady Mount Stephen twice visited Estevan as a guest of Elsie Reford. She was Lord Mount Stephen’s second wife and 35 years his junior. She had heard so […]
